Smithfield Foods · 6 days ago
Network Modeling Analyst
Suffolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. As a Network Modeling Analyst, you will play a critical role in identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving operational improvements across the logistics network, utilizing analytics and optimization modeling.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Create optimization models for hypothetical scenarios and strategic planning
Analyze current business processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost reduction
Collect voice-of-customer input, build models, and report results to stakeholders
Independently identify cost-saving opportunities across transportation, warehousing, and plant operations
Provide fact-based analytics to support operational decisions and strategic initiatives
Support process improvement projects driven by network analytics to enhance performance and reduce costs
Execute standard reports and maintain ad hoc queries to support complex decision-making
Communicate methodology and insights clearly to stakeholders across the organization
Continuously improve data integrity, reporting processes, and customer service to internal business partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Ability to use advanced features of Excel
Strong planning, organization, and execution skills
Manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently and work well under tight timelines
Ability to quickly learn new technology and business logic
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with superb attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well both independently and collaborate with others in a fast-paced and rapidly changing and ambiguous environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Up to 15% travel required
Preferred
Experience with Llamasoft Data Guru and Supply Chain Guru, SAP, MS SQL, Alteryx or equivalent technologies preferred
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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